Alexis99

Great work! Sounds like you are doing wonderful. How is your hair loss? I hit my 6 month on the 26th of June comma and I'm down about 60 pounds. My goal was a total of 100. I'm not the fastest loser but I planned it that way to help with the loose skin and hair loss. Sent from my XT1585 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks for sharing Erika! What percentage of your hair is falling out? Is it noticeable? It's funny how every doctor and nutritionist can say something else. My Dr actually told me to take as much biotin as physically possible LOL. Congratulations on your loss as well. This is hard work for sure. Sent from my XT1585 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi guys!! How is everyone doing? I've been a little Hiatus from here I have two kids work full time blah blah blah I know the deal. But just wanted to check in I had my surgery December 27th and I am down about 60 pounds. definitely not the fastest loser however I'll take it because it's helping with my skin not sagging so much, at least that's what I believe. Will try and post an updated side-by-side pick a little later. Curious about everyone's hair loss so far I haven't really lost any knock on wood, wondering when it started for you guys if any of you are having some hair loss. Like, what month did it start falling out? I'm pretty good about my protein intake biotin supplements in addition to my regular vitamins no idea if it works. Well Happy Spring to all of you hope you're all well have a great day! I dictate my text please excuse any typos. Sent from my XT1585 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi everybody, I will be 7 weeks post rn.y tomorrow. Since last Thursday I've been having the feeling of food being stuck in my throat. Over the weekend it lasted for 48 hours and that was while I was on liquids only. The surgeon ordered an upper GI for me tomorrow. Super annoyed, but what can I do? It comes with the territory right? Just curious if anyone has had this.. did one endoscopy take care of it or did you have to have multiple? Feeling annoyed. Sent from my XT1585 using BariatricPal mobile app

@jill doing better now, I ended up having 2 endoscopies. How are you doing?

Do not do hot sauce! I tried a very mild spicy Soup 2 weeks out and it burned my throat. I I'm only 7 weeks post and still cannot do anything spicy. Not even anything slightly spicy. It really sucks because prior to surgery I would douse many things with Tabasco and red pepper flakes. Hopefully six months out I can start incorporating it back in. As far as the candy I would probably stay away from it at least for the first year is it could be a slippery slope for you. And it is sugar. Hope this helps you good luck Sent from my XT1585 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi my stricture peeps! I was dilated yesterday however I am still experiencing the feeling of food stuck in my throat. I've called Dr but not getting a clear answer as the PA's are the ones responding. My question...Did you have immediate relief? I know I may have to go again but I was dialated to 10 mm, and Dr says this is pretty good. He put me on full liquids for at least 1 week. Feeling frustrated and annoyed. It seems I should have relief now if they just opened it up.

Thanks msrandi, good luck to you too! Sent from my XT1585 using BariatricPal mobile app

They sell frozen ones! Google it. For those of us busy moms that don't have time to make it. Sent from my XT1585 using BariatricPal mobile app

I did have a stricture. Was dialated yesterday. Fingers crossed one and done. Although today I still have the feeling of food being stuck. Sent from my XT1585 using BariatricPal mobile app

What were you able to eat after the scope? Just had mine, confused on my food. Sent from my XT1585 using BariatricPal mobile app

If you are a sweet eater the sleeve is not a good choice. Cookies and cakes can slip right through. Rny ( in most patients) causes severe dumping if you eat sweets. Being honest with yourself about your habits should help you make the right choice. I doubt that they get paid the same, rny is a more involved surgery. My Dr said the sleeve is so easy to perform that surgeons are popping up all over to make money. Also, if you take your vitamins and are on top of your blood work after rny, you will do fine. The fear mongering with rny is just that and not truth. Know yourself and choose wisely. I did! Sent from my XT1585 using BariatricPal mobile app

I know what mean about chewing, I notice that with everything. It's weird and most often kinda grosses me out when chewing that long. Any idea if we have to chew like this long term? I'm hoping after 6 month/1 year I can chew well, but not to mush. I'm scared to try salad, chicken Caesar sounds sooo good though. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Great work!! Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Hi All! This Tuesday marks 6 weeks. I am down 20 lbs since GB surgery, and very happy about that. The slower I lose, the less saggy skin I'll have to deal with. I am really pushing my Protein ( in a dire attempt to prevent hairloss) which is contributing to a higher caloric intake. For me, I cannot tolerate Any fish. It constantly feels stuck, so I am avoiding it for awhile. Ground Turkey and dark meat chicken have been a life saver. I am on low residue (soft cooked food) and Tuesday I can start the long term general diet. Below is what I have been eating for 2 weeks with no problem. Turkey chili, beef chili, lunch meat, deli cheese, eggs/whites, refried Beans, whole beans, yogurt, decaf coffee with protein, decaf chai tea made with milk, avocado, quacomole. Homemade applesauce with skins. Chicken ( prefer dark) I will start adding more veggies this week. Steamed broccoli felt really dense, like it took up alot of space. Think I might try a spinach fruit protein smoothie. Also, zone perfect Protein Bars were fine too! I was worried because they have like 23 carbs, but no dumping at all. My Nut said as long as it's balanced with protein and none of this ingredients ending in 'tol' I should be fine. I add Fiber every other day and consume approx 100 ounces of Water in addition to decaf. I have No bathroom issues and sometimes go daily!! Score. I have not felt hunger. Of course my mind is hungry, I am and will probably will be in therapy (for life) to guide me so that the impact of food on my life is minimal. Happy Sunday to everyone. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I take two servings a day to 6 to 8 ounces of water, or add it to applesauce, yogurt anything really. Just make sure to get your water in, when taking benefiber it will work against you if not hydrated. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Hi Jill! When were you able to introduced salads? What do you put in it and any dressing? Ty Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Also, I wanted to share how I get all my Water in. I lug this around with me everywhere I go. Errands, bathroom, in the shower! I have two of these before I go to sleep which gets me a hundred ounces not including some other stuff I drink during the day. I know some of us are struggling to get the water in. For me, it was something I set out to do...Like I didn't have a choice. Because of all the Protein we eat I was terrified of becoming a constipated. I knew the best way to avoid this was to get all of my water and. It is also supposed to help with sagging skin, don't know if that's true. But it's definitely helps with the look of our skin... Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Only one worth getting is Enell. Pricey but worth it. Maybe u can find on eBay. The girls do not move in this bra. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App I used to run. A lot. And it made all the difference. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Cool. So the pics are of you before wls? Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Hi! Question, you are 7 months post op (according to your other posts) right? How were you able to get plastic surgery done so soon? Thanks for sharing Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Adam327 how are you doing? We are surgery twins! Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Ty, you are lucky!! All the Protein has done a number on me. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Kane center for GB. Happy so far...Pm me if you have any questions Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

blizair09 .. Thanks for sharing your plan! It looks low in Fiber, do you need to supplement? I'm learning there is not much room for veggies. Definitely an adjustment from what I am used to. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App